Political Calendar 2.1.08

Hillary Clinton
12:30 PM
Solutions for America Town Hall
San Diego State University
Cox Arena
5500 Canyon Crest Road
San Diego, CA 92182

4:00 PM
Solutions for America Rally
San Jose Convention Center - South Hall
435 South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113

Mike Huckabee
4:00 PM
Meet Mike Huckabee Rally
Tyson Hangar
XNA Airport
10475 Tyson Place
Bentonville, AR

John McCain
2:00 PM CST
Campaign Rally
Spirit of St Louis Airport, JetDirect Aircraft Services, Gate 4, Hanger 6
18190 Edison Ave
Chesterfield, MO 63005

5:30 PM
Campaign Rally
Odeum Expo Center
1033 North Villa Ave
Villa Park, IL


Barack Obama
12:00 PM
ECONOMIC SUMMIT WITH BARACK OBAMA
Kiva Auditorium
Albuquerque Convention Center
401 2nd Street NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

5:30 PM
"STAND FOR CHANGE" RALLY WITH BARACK OBAMA
Santa Fe Community College
Witter Fitness Center Gymnasium
6401 Richards Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87508

Mitt Romney
2:00 p.m.
"Change Begins With Us" Stop
Freeway Ford
4471 East Evans Avenue
Denver, Colorado

3:10 p.m.
Media Availability
Freeway Ford
4471 East Evans Avenue
Denver, Colorado

Why We Need to ‘Restore the Partnership”

From this week's County News

Why We Need to ‘Restore the Partnership”

BY LARRY NAAKE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NACO

The National Association of Counties (NACo) has embarked on a mission to remind our nation’s leaders of the singular importance of federalism to the American system of government and to get those leaders to run the system as our founding fathers intended. We call this effort “Restore the Partnership.” Through it, we hope to strengthen the relationships between counties, cities, states and the federal government, in order to better serve the American people.

This bipartisan effort is directed toward the candidates for president during the 2008 election, the members of Congress in the Senate and House of Representatives, and the next administration that will take office in 2009. This is a long-term movement that may take many years to achieve.

Why is this project necessary?

It was not that many years ago when counties, cities and states were in fact “partners” with the federal government in identifying and developing solutions to problems facing our common residents.

The White House, the agencies and the Congress would ask for our advice early in the process as they were developing programs or legislative proposals.

In addition, we would actively take our ideas to Congress or the administration. A perfect example of this approach was the unfunded mandates proposal we took to Congress in 1993 that was championed by former U.S. Senator Dirk Kempthorne of Idaho (now Secretary of the Interior) and became law in 1995.

The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs was located in the “policy” side of the White House, because they truly did want our input as they developed proposals dealing with health care, housing and community development, justice and law enforcement, public lands, the environment, transportation, social services and many other critical issues.

There was even a Senate Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations that focused on our federal system of government and how we could best work for all Americans.

And, though many may not remember, there was a President’s Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (ACIR)

that was composed of 26 members representing the Senate and House of Representatives, the president’s cabinet, governors, state legislators, county officials, city officials and the public.

It was established in 1959 and its mission was “to strengthen the American federal system and improve the ability of federal, state and local governments to work together cooperatively, efficiently and effectively.”

At one time, it had a staff of more than 50 who worked with state and local governments to:

• identify emerging intergovernmental issues, trends and turning points

• stimulate thought about American federalism

• educate leaders and the public about the impacts of intergovernmental reforms, and

• promote stronger intergovernmental communication, cooperation and coordination as the critical basis for an effective federal system.

Historically, ACIR recommended to the president and Congress programs such as General Revenue Sharing and revenue sharing block grants like the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) that exist to this day and remain extremely effective in our counties and cities.

These were lofty goals and heady times for our federal system that reached its peak in the 1970s and 1980s. All was certainly not perfect. There were still disagreements about important issues, but at least there were institutions where discussion and dialogue could take place and solutions to our common issues could be formulated.

What has changed during the last 15 years

State and local governments, and the associations that represent you, are rarely consulted about proposals that are coming out of the administration or Congress. Rather, we are summoned after the proposals are developed, told what they are and asked to support them.

We are constantly opposing and fighting federal preemptions and unfunded mandates, usually because we are not consulted early in the process. There were two perfect examples of this in 2007. The first was the “so-called” Election Reform proposal that mandated election processes and procedures that would not work, would cost counties billions of dollars and at the same time have the federal government intrude in traditional state and local authorities. The second was the “Waters of the U. S.” proposal that would expand the permitting authority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and would preempt state and local land use authority.

The Office of Intergovernmental Relations is now on the “political” side of the White House, indicating a desire to mobilize support for their self-generated initiatives rather than seek input from us on policy matters.

There is no longer a Senate Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations. And, the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (ACIR) was abolished by Congress in 1996. In fact, during the debate on the floor of the House of Representatives, one member asked: “Why do we need this ACIR? What does the federal government have to do with state and local governments?” Obviously, this congressman never read the Federalist Papers or the Constitution of the United States!

It seems that over the years, public interest groups like NACo, the National Governors Association, the National League of Cities and the U. S. Conference of Mayors have come to be considered by many in Congress and the administration as “special interest groups” like the many trade associations in Washington, D.C. representing specific sectors of business, rather that partners with the federal government in identifying and developing solutions to the common problems facing our common residents.

We want all of this to change. We want our federal system to work better than it has in recent times. We want, in the words of the former ACIR, “to strengthen the American federal system and improve the ability of federal, state and local governments to work together cooperatively, efficiently and effectively.”

What we want can improve the lives of all Americans. We want to “RESTORE THE PARTNERSHIP!”

Political Calendar 1.31.08

Democratic Candidate Debate
5:00 PM
Kodak Theater

6801 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Broadcast live on CNN



Mike Huckabee
12:00 PM PST
Speaks at the Commonwealth Club
Fairmont Hotel
Terrace Room
950 Mason St.
San Francisco, CA

1:15 PM PST
Media Availability
Fairmont Hotel
Vanderbilt Room
950 Mason St.
San Francisco, CA.

John McCain
8:15 AM PST
Fundraising Breakfast
San Francisco, CA
For more details, call Cassandra Vandenberg at 562-988-3366

6:00 PM PST
Fundraiser
Los Angeles, CA
To RSVP, call 562-988-3366

Barack Obama
11:30 AM PST
Town Hall Meeting
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
400 West Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Mitt Romney
10:00 AM
Kitchen Table Discussion
Home of Greg and Charlene Bennett
2153 Stanbridge Avenue
Long Beach, CA

11:15 AM
"Change Begins With Us" Tour Stop
Bassett Furniture
18030 Newhope Street
Fountain Valley, CA

4:30 PM
"Change Begins With Us" Tour Stop
San Diego County Administration Building
1600 Pacific Highway
San Diego, CA

5:15 PM
Media Availability
San Diego County Administration Building
1600 Pacific Highway
San Diego, CA

Super Tuesday forecast

The Atlantic's Marc Ambinder has a round up of where things stand now for February 5:

Based on polling and analysis and interviews with campaign officials.....

Hillary Clinton has an edge in New York, New Jersey, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Obama has an edge in Idaho, Minnesota, Kansas, Alabama, Georgia, North Dakota and Illinois.

The following states lean to Clinton right now: California, Connecticut

The following entities lean Obama right now: Colorado, Democrats Abroad

True tossups: Arizona, Delaware, New Mexico, Utah, American Samoa, Alaska, Massachusetts

For Republicans, I'd say John McCain has a distinct edge in California, New York, New Jersey, Alabama, Massachusetts, Arizona, Connecticut and Tennessee.

Mitt Romney has an edge in Utah, Maine, Montana, Alaska, West Virginia.

Mike Huckabee used to be the governor of Arkansas.

And Missouri is a toss.

Let us know if you agree...

Today's poll numbers

The latest Gallup Poll has the race tightening:

Hillary Clinton 42
Barack Obama 36
John Edwards 12


John McCain 32
Mitt Romney 21
Mike Huckabee 18
Rudy Giuliani 11


**The tracking poll was taken from Jan. 27-29 before Edwards and Giuliani left the race.

What YOU can do to make county issues a priority in 2008

As the field of candidates begins to narrow, it is more important than ever for county officials to be part of the campaign. NACo needs you to attend events and speak to the candidates about issues that matter to counties. Together, we can encourage the candidates to restore the county-federal partnership and find out where they stand on issues like rural development, infrastructure, emergency preparedness and health care.

In the days leading up to the primary, here are a few things you can do to help make the 2008 Presidential Election Project a success:

1) Attend events. Sign up with the campaigns to receive email alerts when they’re coming to your area. As we get closer to the Primaries and the calendar is more compressed, the campaigns begin to set their events only 48-72 hours in advance. By being on the email list, you’ll be the first to know when they’re in your County. You can also find a daily listing of presidential events at www.nacoblog.blogspot.com.

2) Join the Restore the Partnership Campaign. We have brochures and buttons for any of your interaction with the presidential candidates or their staff. To request materials, please contact Kim Rogers at krogers@naco.org.

3) Endorse. And let us know! Several of your fellow county officials have endorsed. You can fill out the NACo Survey at www.naco.org/presidential.

4) Volunteer! This shows the campaign that county officials are active and gives you an opportunity to build valuable relationships.

5) Run for Delegate. If you are already supporting a candidate, talk to their staff about being on the slate. If not, you can still work with your local party. For details on delegate selection, contact Kim Rogers at (202) 942-4237.

6) Blog. You can contribute to NACo’s Blog and post on blogs around the internet community. This is a great way to educate the public about county issues and increase awareness. The blog is located at www.nacoblog.blogspot.com

7) Reach out to your fellow county officials. Encourage them to participate. Let them know if you’re supporting a candidate and why. This is a great way to build support for the Election Project as well as your chosen candidate.

8) Serve as a County Expert for the campaigns. Several campaigns have asked NACo to connect them to county officials who can comment on policy matters ranging from rural development to health care to urban infrastructure. Let Kim Rogers know if you are willing to serve on our “Experts Committee” and what issue you would like to be contacted about.

For more information on the project, you can contact Kim Rogers at (202) 942-4237 or email krogers@naco.org.

Political Calendar 1.30.08

GOP Debate
8:00 PM EST
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
The Air Force One Pavilion
40 Presidential Dr.
Simi Valley, CA
*The event will be broadcast live on CNN and cnn.com

Hillary Clinton
10:30 AM CST
Solutions for American Economy
North Little Rock High School
101 West 22nd Street
North Little Rock, AR

7:30 PM EST
Georgia Democratic Party Jefferson-Jackson Dinner
Georgia World Congress Center
Building C
Northside Drive
Atlanta, GA

John Edwards
1:00 PM
Speech
Musicians' Village
4000 North Roman Street (Intersection of Roman and Bartholomew)
New Orleans, Louisiana

Mike Huckabee in California
10:45 a.m. PT
Media Availability
Home of Buck and Colleen Johns
2600 Mesa Dr.
Newport Beach, CA

11:00 a.m. PT
Fundraiser
Media Availability
Home of Buck and Colleen Johns
2600 Mesa Dr.
Newport Beach, CA

2:00 p.m. PT
Americans of Faith Event at the
Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
Two Dole Dr.
Westlake Village, CA


Barack Obama
8:30 AM MST
Stand for Change Rally
University of Denver
Magness Arena
2201 E Asbury Avenue
Denver, CO 80208
(The light rail stop is the University of Denver)

3:30 PM MST
Stand for Change Rally
Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Arizona State Fair Grounds
1826 W. McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Breaking News

Associated Press is now reporting that former Senator John Edwards will also leave the race today.

He is expected to announce his departure at a 1:00 PM EST speech in New Orleans, where he began the race last year. ****UPDATED- Here is the video of Edwards' speech:

The race gets smaller

After a disappointing third place finish in Florida, Rudy Giuliani is expected to end his race for the presidency and throw his support to Sen. John McCain.

UPDATED...Here's video of the endorsement:

McCain wins Florida

CNN has declared John McCain the winner of the GOP Primary.


Hillary Clinton has won the Democratic contest despite the DNC denying Florida delegates a seat at convention.

More Feb. 5

Clinton's latest Feb. 5th ad:


*As of today, no Republicans are airing ads in February 5th states. That will change once the Florida primary (with its very expensive media markets) ends tonight.

February 5th Ads

Obama is out with state-specific ads featuring high profile endorsements:

Missouri - featuring Sen. Claire McCaskill:


Arizona - featuring Gov. Janet Napolitano:


North Dakota - Sen. Kent Conrad:

Political Calendar 1.29.08

Florida Primary Day
Polls Open 7 AM - 7 PM

Hillary Clinton
8:45 PM
Thanks Supporters
Signature Ballroom
Davie, FL

John Edwards

8:45 AM

Special Event with John Edwards

TWU #514 Hall

11945 E. Pine St.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

12:00 PM
Special Event with John Edwards
The Fraternal Order of the Eagles Banquet Hall
1411 Missouri Blvd.
Jefferson City, Missouri

7:00 PM
Special Event with John Edwards
Carpenters Union Hall
710 Olive St.
St. Paul, Minnesota

Rudy Giuliani

8:00 AM
Meet & Greet
Wolfie Cohen’s Rascal House
17190 Collins Ave
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

10:00 AM
Meet & Greet
Broward Campaign Headquarters
150 South Andrews Ave, Suite 430
Pompano Beach, FL 33069

11:30 AM
Meet & Greet
Lox Around the Clock
13800 Jog Rd., Suite 101
Delray Beach, FL 33446

7:00 PM
Election Night Rally

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
at Universal Orlando Resort
5601 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819

Mike Huckabee
7:30 AM
Stops by polling site
Westchase Swim and Tennis Center
10405 Countryway Blvd.
Tampa, FL

8:30 AM
Stops by polling site
Westchase Golf Club
11602 Westchase Golf Dr.
Tampa, FL

12:00 PM CT
Hosts news conference
3234 West Truman Blvd.
Jefferson City, MO

8:00 PM CT
Attends Florida Primary Watch Party
Drury Inn & Suites
11980 Olive Blvd
St. Louis, MO

John McCain
8:00 PM
Primary Night Party
5101 Blue Lagoon Dr
Miami, FL33126

Barack Obama
11:45 AM
Community Event
Butler Community College Gymnasium
901 S Haverhill Rd
El Dorado, KS 67042

5:45 PM
Stand for Change Rally
Municipal Auditorium
Exhibition Hall
301 W. 13th Street
Kansas City, MO

Mitt Romney

9:45 AM
"Change Begins with Us" Tour Stop
Tampa Convention Center
Ballroom A
333 South Franklin Street
Tampa, FL 33602

7:30 PM

Florida Election Night Event

Mirror Lake Lyceum - Grand Hall

737 Third Avenue, North

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Endorsements

Read below for the full list of county official endorsements and let NACo know who you're supporting at www.naco.org/presidential.

Clinton
Sheila Smoot, Commissioner - Jefferson Co, AL
Sylvia Engles, Treasurer - Izard Co, AR
Haze Hudson, Justice of the Peace - Miller Co, AR
Mary Rose Garrido Wilcox, Supervisor - Maricopa Co, AZ
Michela Alioto-Pier, Supervisor - San Francisco Co, CA
Salud Carbajal, Supervisor - Santa Barbara Co, CA
Roger Dickinson, Supervisor - Sacramento Co, CA
Jane Dolan, Supervisor - Butte Co, CA
Sean Elsbernd, Supervisor - San Francisco Co, CA
John Gioia, Supervisor - Contra Costa Co, CA
Mike Kerns, Supervisor - Sonoma Co, CA
Barbara Kondylis, Supervisor - Solano Co, CA
Mike McGowan, Supervisor - Yolo Co, CA
Victor Mow, Supervisor - San Joaquin Co, CA
Henry Perea, Supervisor - Fresno Co, CA
Max Rodriguez, Supervisor - Madera Co, CA
Susan Rose, Supervisor - Santa Barbara Co, CA
Simon Salinas, Supervisor - Monterey Co, CA
Gerald Sandoval, Supervisor - San Francisco Co, CA
Gail Steele, Supervisor - Almeda Co, CA
Helen Thomas, Supervisor - Yolo Co, CA
Phil Ting, Assessor-Recorder - San Francisco Co, CA
Charles Willard, Supervisor - Tehama Co, CA
Janet Wolf, Supervisor - Santa Barbara Co, CA
Gil Reyes, Assessor - Adams Co, CO
George Smiley, Council Member - New Castle Co, DE
Sharon Bock, Clerk - Palm Beach Co, FL
Pat Frank, Clerk of Circuit Courts - Hillsborough Co, FL
Anne Gannon, Tax Collector - Palm Beach Co, FL
Sue Gunzburger, Commissioner - Broward Co, FL
Sally Heyman, Commissioner - Miami-Dade Co, FL
Ken Keechl, Commissioner - Broward Co, FL
John Rodstrom, Commissioner - Broward Co, FL
Katy Sorenson, Commissioner - Miami-Dade Co, FL
Diana Wasserman-Rubin, Commissioner - Broward Co, FL
Paul Beneke, Supervisor - Pocahontas Co, IA
Ric Gerard, Supervisor - Iowa Co, IA
Julie Haggerty, Recorder - Polk Co, IA
Jeff Heland, Supervisor - Des Moines Co, IA
Bob Knowler, Treasurer - Woodbury Co, IA
Donna Lawson, Treasurer - Greene Co, IA
Janet Lyness, Attorney - Johnson Co, IA
Judy Miller, Treasurer - Pottawattamie Co, IA
Kim Motl, Supervisor - Webster Co, IA
Kim Painter, Recorder - Johnson Co, IA
Sally Stutsman, Supervisor - Johnson Co, IA
Rita Vargas, Recorder - Scott Co, IA
Linda Yoder, Supervisor - Iowa Co, IA
Joan Murphy, Commissioner - Cook Co, IL
Frank Anderson, Sheriff - Marion Co, IN
Andrea Cabral, Sheriff - Suffolk Co, MA
Valerie Ervin, Council Member - Montgomery Co, MD
Nancy Floreen, Council Member - Montgomery Co, MD
Peggy Magee, Clerk of the Circuit Court - Prince Georges Co, MD
Duchy Trachtenberg, Council Member - Montgomery Co, MD
David Coulter, Commissioner - Oakland Co, MI
Jewel Ware, County Commission Chair - Wayne Co, MI
Susan Gaertner, County Attorney - Ramsey Co, MN
Colleen Landkamer, Commissioner - Blue Earth Co, MN
Janice Rettman, Commissioner - Ramsey Co, MN
Eugene Short, Commissioner - Redwood Co, MN
Wendy Noren, Clerk - Boone Co, MO
Mike Sanders, County Executive - Jackson Co, MO
Joe DiVincenzo, County Executive - Essex Co, NJ
Ralph Froehlich, Sheriff - Union Co, NJ
Brian Hughes, County Executive - Mercer Co, NJ
Elaine Flynn, Clerk - Middlesex Co, NJ
Armondo Fontoura, Sheriff - Essex Co, NJ
Joanne Rajoppi, Clerk - Union Co, NJ
Eliu Rivera, Freeholder - Hudson Co, NJ
Tilo Rivas, Freeholder - Hudson Co, NJ
Jerry Speziale, Sheriff - Passaic Co, NJ
Blanquita Valenti, Freeholder - Middlesex Co, NJ
Tom Souzzi, County Executive - Nassau Co, NY
Chris Pappas, Treasurer - Hillsborough Co, NH
Chris Giuchigliani, Commissioner - Clark Co, NV
Roger Mancebo, Commissioner - Pershing Co, NV
Rory Reid, Commissioner - Clark Co, NV
Robin Williamson, Commissioner - Carson City, NV
Arvin Kvasager, Commissioner - Grand Forks Co, ND
Paula Brooks, Commissioner - Franklin Co, OH
Don Cunningham, County Executive - Lehigh Co, PA
Henry Darby, County Council - Charleston Co, SC
Joey English, County Council - Union Co, SC
Gracie Floyd, County Council - Anderson Co, SC
Lottie Green, County Council - Greenville Co, SC
Benjy Rogers, Auditor - Marlboro Co, SC
Helen Rudolph, County Council - Georgetown Co, SC
Teddy Pryor, Sr, County Council - Charleston Co, SC
Bernice Scott, County Council - Richland Co, SC
W.B. Wilson, County Council - Williamsburg Co, SC
Anthony Woods, County Council - Marlboro Co, SC
Sergio De Leon, Constable - Tarrant Co, TX
Frutoso Garza, Clerk - Falfirrias Co, TX
Ysidro Gutierrez, Commissioner - Lubbock Co, TX
Alfred Isassi, Attorney - Kingsville Co, TX
Oscar Lopez, Sheriff - Alice Co, TX
Manuel Reyes, Treasurer - Eagle Pass Co, TX
Lucilla Reynolds, Tax Collector - Alice Co, TX
Romeo Salinas, Treasurer - Zapata Co, TX
Sidney Thompson, Justice of the Peace - Tarrant Co, TX
Sally Elliott, Commissioner - Summit Co, UT
Joe Hatch, Council Member - Salt Lake Co, UT
Randy Horiuchi, Council Member - Salt Lake Co, UT
Jenny Wilson, Council Member - Salt Lake Co, UT
Jack Kennedy, Clerk of Courts -- Wise Co, VA
Barbara Favola, County Board Member -- Arlington Co, VA
Gerry Hyland, Commissioner - Fairfax Co, VA
Kathleen Johnson, Commissoer - Cowlitz Co, WA
Aaron Reardon, County Executive - Snohomish Co, WA
Ron Sims, County Executive - King Co, WA
Kathleen Falk, County Executive - Dane Co, WI

Edwards
Dennis Anderson, Sheriff - Polk Co, IA
Mary Andrew, Treasurer - Decatur Co, IA
Bill Behnken, Supervisor - Cass Co, IA
Doug Bishop, Treasurer - Jasper Co, IA
Judy Church, Auditor - Clarke Co, IA
Carol Copeland, Auditor - Des Moines Co, IA
Judy Cosgrove, Recorder - Webster Co, IA
Diane Curry, Recorder - Buchanan Co, IA
Esther Dean, Supervisor - Muscatine Co, IA
Marty Denzer, Supervisor - Carroll Co, IA
Keith Dirks, Supervisor - Jones Co, IA
Denise Emal, Treasurer - Marion Co, IA
Steve Evans, Supervisor - Davis Co, IA
Cecilia Fineran, Auditor - Crawford Co, IA
Sandra Fowler, Treasurer - Tama Co, IA
Barbara Freet, Treasurer - Blackhawk Co, IA
Louise Frymoyer, Recorder - Davis Co, IA
Lamoyne Gaard, Supervisor - Poweshiek Co, IA
Ron George, Sheriff - Keokuk Co, IA
Terry Graybill, Supervisor - Cherokee Co, IA
Paul Gronback, Sheriff - Kossuth Co, IA
Monte Harsch, Sheriff - Davis Co, IA
Peter Hart, County Attorney - Palo Alto Co, IA
Joyce Hass, Recorder - Wapello Co, IA
Tena Henkel, Recorder -- Monona Co, IA
Stephen Holmes, Attorney - Story Co, IA
Dean Kaster, Supervisor - Appanoose Co, IA
Kas Kelly, Supervisor -- Muscatine Co, IA
Greg Kenning, Supervisor - Wapello
Billy Kerns, Sheriff - Clarke Co, IA
Russ Kettman, Sheriff - Jackson Co, IA
Donald Kirkendall, Sheriff - Wapello Co, IA
Paul Koffman, Supervisor - Monroe Co, IA
Tom Kriz, Treasurer - Johnson Co, IA
Steve MacDonald, Sheriff - Fremont Co, IA
Joel Miller, Auditor - Linn Co, IA
Merlin Moore, Supervisor - Jones Co, IA
Terry Neuzil, Supervisor - Johnson Co, IA
Shari O'Bannon, Recorder - Buena Vista Co, IA
Jerry O'Dell, Supervisor - Wayne Co, IA
Lonny Pulkrabek, Sheriff - Johnson Co, IA
Jim Robbins, Attorney - Boone Co, IA
Frank Rottinghaus, Treasurer - Floyd Co, IA
Sue Ruble, Auditor - Wayne Co, IA
Dennis Ryan, Supervisor - Monroe Co, IA
Ernie Schiller, Supervisor - Lee Co, IA
Sylvia Schoer, Supervisor - Clay Co, IA
Doug Shutts, Supervisor - Poweshiek Co, IA
Peggy Smalley, Treasurer - Audubon Co, IA
Ellie Snook, Supervisor - Poweshiek Co, IA
Wayne Shoultz, Supervisor - Muscatine Co, IA
Dennis Starling, Supervisor - Clinton Co, IA
Gayle Tellin, Supervisor - Fayette Co, IA
David Thompson, Attorney - Benton Co, IA
Pat Wegman, County Attorney - Chickasaw Co, IA
Ron Wheeler, County Attorney - Clarke Co, IA
Donald Zeller, Sheriff - Linn Co, IA
Beth White, Clerk - Marion Co, IN
James DiPaola, Sheriff - Middlesex Co, MA
John O'Brien, Registrar of Deeds - Essex Co, MA
Brian Brdak, Commissioner - Macomb Co, MI
Ed Bruley, Commissioner -Macomb Co, MI
David Flynn, Commissioner -Macomb Co, MI
Joan Flynn, Commissioner -Macomb Co, MI
Paul Gieleghem, Commissioner -Macomb Co, MI
Mark Hackel, Sheriff - Macomb Co, MI
Howard Heidemann, Commissioner - St. Clair Co, MI
Tim Killeen, Commissioner - Wayne Co, MI
Robert Mijac, Commissioner -Macomb Co, MI
Sarah Roberts, Commissioner -Macomb Co, MI
Tim Soule, Commissioner - Ingham Co, MI
John Switalski, Commissioner -Macomb Co, MI
Kathy Tocco, Commissioner -Macomb Co, MI
Ted Wahby, Treasurer -Macomb Co, MI
Gail Dorfman, Commissioner - Hennepin Co, MN
Marilyn Brown, Commissioner - Franklin Co, OH
Lenny Ellison, Commissioner - Athens Co, OH
Dan Nolte, Clerk - Lancaster Co, NE
Leo Lessard, Registrar of Deeds - Strafford Co, NH
Bill Mason, Prosecutor - Cuyahoga Co, OH
Cort Flint, County Council - Greenville Co, SC
E.J. Melvin, Sheriff - Lee Co, SC
Frank O'Leary, Treasurer -- Arlington Co, VA
Chris Zimmerman, County Board -- Arlington Co, VA
Jimmy Warren, Clerk of the Court -- Smyth Co, VA
Fred Parker, Treasurer -- Washington Co, VA
Mary Ann King, Supervisor - Chippewa Co, WI

Giuliani
Michael Antonovich, Supervisor - Los Angeles Co, CA
Greg Cox, Supervisor - San Diego Co, CA
Joni Gray, Supervisor - Santa Barbara Co, CA
Tom Indrieri, Supervisor - Colusa Co, CA
Don Knabe, Supervisor - Los Angeles Co, CA
Mike Ramos, District Attorney - San Bernardino Co, CA
Jim Wattenburger, Supervisor - Mendocino Co, CA
Kevin Beary, Sheriff - Orange Co, FL
Jim Coats, Sheriff -- Pinellas Co, FL
Jackie Colon, Commissioner - Brevard Co, FL
Don Eslinger, Sheriff - Seminole Co, FL
Rose Ferlita, Commissioner - Hillsborough Co, FL
Donald Fleming, Sheriff - Flagler Co, FL
Carlos Gimenez, Commissioner - Miami-Dade Co, FL
Ben Johnson, Sheriff - Volusia Co, FL
John Morroni, Commissioner--Pinellas Co, FL
Diane Nelson, Tax Collector - Pinellas Co, FL
Paul Owen, Commissioner - Osceola Co, FL
Richard Roth, Sheriff - Monroe Co, FL
Michael Scott, Sheriff - Lee Co, FL
Rebecca Sosa, Commissioner - Miami-Dade Co, FL
Loren Knauss, Supervisor - Pottawattamie Co, IA
Rick Lynch, Sheriff - Floyd Co, IA
Nicholas Roggentien, Sheriff - Iowa Co, IA
Michael Bertelson, Treasurer - Mercer Co, IL
Joe Birkett-State's Attorney - DuPage Co, IL
John Bossert, County Board - Kankakee Co, IL
Jamie Boyd, State's Attorney - Kankakee Co, IL
Tim Bukowsi, Sheriff - Kankakee Co, IL
Ann Dralle, County Board - Will Co, IL
John Gerl, County Board - Will Co, IL
Andy Goleman, County Board - Sangamon Co, IL
Lee Ann Goodson, County Board - Will Co, IL
Roger Hess, County Board - Kankakee Co, IL
Stanley James, County Board - Kankakee Co, IL
Chris Kachiroubas, Clerk of the Circuit Court - DuPage Co, IL
Chad Kalecki, County Board - Kankakee Co, IL
Vernon Kays, Circuit Clerk - McHenry Co, IL
Laurie McPhilips, Recorder - Will Co, IL
Jean Myers, County Board - Madison Co, IL
Keith Nygren, Sheriff - McHenry Co, IL
Debbie Rozak-County Board - Will Co, IL
Bob Schillerstrom, County Board President - DuPage Co, IL
Tom Templeton, Sheriff - LaSalle Co, IL
Eric Weis, State's Attorney - Kendall Co, IL
John Zaruba, Sheriff - DuPage Co, IL
Brian Lee, Clerk of Courts - Hampden Co, MA
Gail Bartkovich, County Council - Wicomico Co, MD
David Craig, County Executive - Harford Co, MD
John Leopold, County Executive - Anne Arundel Co, MD
Jeff Bohm, Commissioner - St. Clair Co, MI
Don Brown, Commissioner - Macomb Co, MI
Ian Kempf, Commissioner - Lapeer Co, MI
John Merriman, Commissioner - Sanilac Co, MI
David Potts, Commissioner - Oakland Co, MI
David Taylor, Commission Chair - Lapeer Co, MI
Richard Stanek, Sheriff - Hennepin Co, MN
Dawn Marie Addiego, Freeholder -- Burlington Co, NJ
Ralph Bakley, Freeholder -- Cape May Co, NJ
Dan Beyel, Freeholder -- Cape May Co, NJ
Carl Block, Clerk -- Ocean Co, NJ
Joan Bramhall, Clerk -- Morris Co, NJ
Douglas Cabana, Freeholder -- Morris Co, NJ
John Callinan, Sheriff -- Cape May Co, NJ
Bill Chegwidden, Freeholder -- Morris Co, NJ
Jack Ciattarelli, Freeholder -- Somerset Co, NJ
James Curcio, Freeholder - Atlantic Co, NJ
Denise Coyle, Freeholder -- Somerset Co, NJ
Len Desiderio, Freeholder -- Cape May Co, NJ
Gene Feyl, Freeholder -- Morris Co, NJ
Rick Fontana, Freeholder -- Somerset Co, NJ
Philip Haines, Clerk -- Burlington Co, NJ
John Inglesino, Deputy Freeholder Director -- Morris Co, NJ
John Kelly, Freeholder Director -- Ocean Co, NJ
James Lacey, Freeholder --Ocean Co, NJ
Margaret Nordstrom, Freeholder Director -- Morris Co, NJ
Joseph Oxley, Sheriff -- Monmouth Co, NJ
Peter Palmer, Freeholder --Somerset Co, NJ
William Polhemus, Sheriff --Ocean Co, NJ
Frank Provenzano, Sheriff -- Somerset Co, NJ
Bret Radi, Clerk -- Somerset Co, NJ
Jack Schrier, Freeholder -- Morris Co, NJ
Ralph Sheets, Vice Freeholder Director -- Cape May Co, NJ
Sal Simonetti, Sheriff -- Warren Co, NJ
Jerry Thornton, Freeholder -- Ocean Co, NJ
Robert Untig, Sheriff -- Sussex Co, NJ
Joseph Vicari, Freeholder -- Ocean Co, NJ
Bob Zaborowski, Freeholder -- Somerset Co, NJ
Susan Zellman, Freeholder -- Sussex Co, NJ
Darren White, Sheriff - Bernalillo Co, NM
Robert Larkin, Commissioner - Washoe Co, NV
Edward Diana, County Executive -- Orange Co, NY
Gregory Edwards, County Executive -- Chautauqua Co, NY
Joel Giambra, County Executive -- Erie Co, NY
Kathleen Jimino, County Executive -- Rensselaer Co, NY
James Molinaro, County Executive -- Richmond Co, NY
Thomas Santulli, County Executive -- Chemung Co, NY
Scott Vanderhoef, County Executive -- Rockland Co, NY
Robert Larkin, Commissioner -- Washoe Co, NV
Kenneth Ard, Council Member - Florence Co, SC
Tim Callanan, Council Member - Berkeley Co, SC
Christopher Harmon, Auditor - Lexington Co, SC
O'Neal Mintz, Council Member - Spartanburg Co, SC
Michael Montgomery, Council Member - Richland Co, SC
Mike Ryan, County Council -- Horry Co, SC

Huckabee
Patrick Simms, CEO - Etowah, AL
Wayne Bowen, Justice of the Peace - Clark Co, AR
Elaina Dumante, Justice of the Peace - Crawford Co, AR
Wayne Estes, Sheriff - Strafford Co, NH
Mike Bartholomew, Supervisor - Morton Co, ND
Mike Helm, Commissioner - Rogers Co, OK
Danny Yocom, Commissioner - Gaines Co, TX

McCain
Hoss Mack, Sheriff -- Baldwin Co, AL
Wayne Gruenloh, Commissioner -- Baldwin Co, AL
Skip Gruber, Commissioner -- Baldwin Co, AL
Greg White, Commissioner -- Covington Co, AL
Mike Dean, Commissioner -- Mobile Co, AL
Betsey Bayless, Supervisor - Maricopa Co, AZ
Ray Carroll, Supervisor - Pima Co, AZ
Chip Davis, Supervisor - Yavapi Co, AZ
Ann Day, Supervisor - Pima Co, AZ
Andrew Kunasek, Supervisor - Maricopa Co, AZ
Patty Noland, Clerk of Courts - Pima Co, AZ
Don Stapley, Supervisor - Maricopa Co, AZ
Andrew Thomas, Attorney - Maricopa Co, AZ
Tom Thurman, Supervisor - Yavapi Co, AZ
Max Wilson, Supervisor - Maricopa Co, AZ
Leroy Baca, Sheriff - Los Angeles Co, CA
Max Rexroad, Supervisor - Yolo Co, CA
Carlos Alvarez, Mayor - Miami-Dade Co, FL
Mary Bolin, Commissioner - Brevard Co, FL
Richard Crotty, Mayor - Orange Co, FL
Mildred Fernandez, Commissioner - Orange Co, FL
David Gee, Sheriff -- Hillsborough Co, FL
Joe Martinez, Commissioner - Miami-Dade Co, FL
Mary McCarty, Commissioner - Palm Beach Co, FL
John Quinones, Commissioner - Osceola Co, FL
Mark Sharpe, Commissioner -- Hillsborough Co, FL
Javier Souto, Commissioner -Miami-Dade Co, FL
Dennis Conrad, Sheriff -- Scott Co, IA
Stephen Liehr, County Board - Kankakee Co, IL
Joe McDonald, Sheriff - Plymouth Co, MA
Mike Anderson, Sheriff - Kalamzoo Co, MI
Paul Bailey, Sheriff - Berrien Co, MI
Bob Bezotte, Sheriff -- Livingston Co, MI
Marve Engle, Commissioner - Muskegon Co, MI
Bill French, Commissioner - Kalamazoo Co, MI
Dale Gribler, Sheriff - Van Buren Co, MI
Jeff Heppler, Commissioner - Kalamazoo Co, MI
Ruth Johnson, Clerk - Oakland Co, MI
Matt Lori, Sheriff - St. Joseph Co, MI
Gerald Malburg, Commissioner - Oceana Co, MI
Ron Pederson, Commissioner - Mason Co, MI
Bruce Woodbury, Commissioner -- Clark Co, NV
Bronwyn Asplund-Walsh, Commissioner -- Merrimack Co, NH
Maureen Barrows, Commissioner -- Rockingham Co, NH
Scott Carr, Sheriff -- Carroll Co, NH
J.D. Colcord, Commissioner -- Merrimack Co, NH
Doug Dutile, Sheriff - Grafton Co, NH
Richard Foote, Sheriff -- Carroll Co, NH
Jim Hardy, Sheriff - Hillsborough Co, NH
Scott Hilliard, Sheriff -- Merrimack Co, NH
Gerald Marcou, Sheriff -- Coos Co, NH
David Sorenson, Commissioner -- Carroll Co, NH
Dan St. Hilarie, Attorney -- Merrimack Co, NH
Donald Stritch, Commissioner -- Rockingham Co, NH
Kathleen Donovan, Clerk - Bergen Co, NJ
John Murphy, Freeholder - Morris Co, NJ
Ed Rochford, Sheriff - Morris Co, NJ
Bruce Woodbury, Commissioner - Clark Co, NV
Pat DeWine, Commissioner - Hamilton Co, OH
Rock Adams, County Council -- Spartanburg Co, SC
Billy Baldwin, County Council -- Darlington Co, SC
Wesley Blackwell, County Council -- Darlington Co, SC
Bill Blanton, Sheriff - Cherokee Co, SC
Ed Carroll, Sheriff - Barnwell Co, SC
Curwood Chappell, County Council -- York Co, SC
Ron Charlton, County Council -- Georgetown Co, SC
Ricky Chastain, Sheriff - Laurens Co, SC
Randy Crenshaw, County Council -- Pickens Co, SC
Lane Cribb, Sheriff - Georgetown Co, SC
Bob Grabowski, County Council -- Horry Co, SC
Bailey Humphries, County Council -- Cherokee Co, SC
Debra Gunter, Register of Deeds - Lexington Co, SC
Jonny Jeffcoat, County Council -- Lexington Co, SC
Charles Jowers, County Council - Barnwell Co, SC
Steve Kelly, County Council -- Kershaw Co, SC
Steve Loftis, Sheriff - Greenville Co, SC
Marion Lyles, County Council -- Oconee Co, SC
Bill McAbee, County Council -- Anderson Co, SC
James Metts, Sheriff - Lexington Co, SC
Carl Schwartkopf, County Council -- Horry Co, SC
Buzz Shaw, County Council -- Darlington Co, SC
Scott Singer, County Council -- Aiken Co, SC
James Singleton, Sheriff - Oconee Co, SC
Mario Suarez, County Council -- Oconee Co, SC
PJ Tanner, Sheriff - Beaufort Co, SC
John Wells, County Council -- Kershaw Co, SC
Dan Wideman, Sheriff - Greenwood Co, SC
Chuck Wright, Sheriff - Spartanburg Co, SC




Obama
John Dailey, Commissioner - Leon Co, FL
Addie Green, Commissioner - Palm Beach Co, FL
Jeff Koons, Commissioner - Palm Beach Co, FL
Julia Fauci, Board Member - Dekalb Co, IL
Todd Stroger, President - Cook Co, IL
Doug Bailey, Supervisor - Hamilton Co, IA
Lu Barron, Supervisor - Linn Co, IA
Susan Breitback, Treasurer - Chickasaw Co, IA
Brenda Buck, Treasurer - Lee Co, IA
Wayne Clinton, Supervisor - Story Co, IA
Angela Connolly, Supervisor - Polk Co, IA
Karen Fitzsimmons, Auditor - Scott Co, IA
Mary Gallin, Supervisor - Scott Co, IA
Tom Hockensmith, Supervisor - Polk Co, IA
Linda Langston, Supervisor - Linn Co, IA
Deborah Leksell, Treasurer - Hamilton Co, IA
James Maloney, Assessor - Polk Co, IA
Nancy Orr, Treasurer - Clayton Co, IA
Nancy Parrott, Recorder - Jasper Co, IA
Charlie Sheridan, Auditor - Clinton Co, IA
Mike Short, Attorney - Lee Co, IA
Rod Sullivan, Supervisor - Johnson Co, IA
Grant Wilke, Supervisor - Clinton Co, IA
Don Zeller, Sheriff - Linn Co, IA
Christopher Rodgers, Commissioner - Douglas Co, NE
Ronald Chagnon, Commissioner - Strafford Co, NH
Jack Pratt, Commissioner - Cheshire Co, NH
Lawrence Weekly, Commissioner - Clark Co, NV
Jon Cooper, Legislator - Suffolk Co, NY
Elie Mystal, Legislator - Suffolk Co, NY
Vivan Viloria-Fisher, Legislator - Suffolk Co, NY
Thomas Drayton, County Council -- Georgetown Co, SC
Kelvin Washington, Sheriff - Williamsburg Co, SC
Macio Williamson, County Council - Dillon Co, SC
Anthony Woods, County Council - Marlboro Co, SC

Romney
Stephen Nodine, Commissioner - Mobile Co, AL
Joe Arpaio, Sheriff - Maricopa Co, AZ
Kirk Andrus, District Attorney - Siskiyou Co, CA
Paul Biane, Supervisor - San Bernardino Co, CA
Bill Campbell, Supervisor - Orange Co, CA
Brooks Fireston, Supervisor - Santa Barbara Co, CA
Dan McAllister, Treasurer - San Diego Co, CA
Brad Mitzelfelt, Supervisor - San Bernardino Co, CA
Bill Postmus, Assessor - San Bernardino Co, CA
Jeff Stone, Supervisor - Riverside Co, CA
George Albright, Tax Collector - Marion Co, FL
Bruno Barreiro, Commissioner - Miami-Dade Co, FL
Ann Hildebrand, Commissioner - Pasco Co, FL
David Russell, Jr, Commissioner - Hernando Co, FL
Tommy Seagraves, Sheriff - Nassau Co, FL
David Shoar, Sheriff - St. Johns Co, FL
Gary Wheeler, Commissioner - Indian River Co, FL
Sam Olen, Commissioner - Cobb Co, GA
Wayne Brower, Commissioner - Bingham Co, ID
Larry Mickelson, Clerk - Cassia Co, ID
Fred Bucholz, Recorder - DuPage Co, IL
Liz Doody Gorman, County Board - Cook Co, IL
Karen McConnaughay, County Board Chair - Kane Co, IL
William Meyer, County Board - Madison Co, IL
Brad Rightnowar, County Board - Boone Co, IL
Greg Adamson, Supervisor -- Scott Co, IA
Joni Ernst, Auditor - Montgomery Co, IA
David Jamison, Treasurer - Story Co, IA
Mike King, Supervisor - Union Co, IA
Chad Leonard, Sheriff - Dallas Co, IA
Mary Mosiman, Auditor - Story Co, IA
Kevin Davis, Parish President - Tammany Parish, LA
Frank Cousins, Sheriff - Essex Co, MA
James Cummings, Sheriff - Barnstable Co, MA
Tom Hodgson, Sheriff - Bristol Co, MA
Robert Duckworth, Clerk - Anne Arundel Co, MD
Greg Fox, County Council - Howard Co, MD
Julie Atkinson, Register of Deeds - Midland Co, MI
Vaughn Beck, Commissioner -- Bay Co, MI
Bob Benzotte, Sheriff - Livingston Co, MI
Karen Bluhm, Clerk - Osceola Co, MI
Michael Bouchard, Sheriff - Oakland Co, MI
Karen Buie, Clerk -- Muskegon Co, MI
Bill Bullard, Commissioner -- Oakland Co, MI
Jan Bunting, Commissioner -- Gratiot Co, MI
Sue Ann Douglas, Commissioner -- Oakland Co, MI
David Gorcyca, Prosecutor -- Oakland Co, MI
Scott Haines, Register of Deeds -- Midland Co, MI
Eileen Kowall, Commissioner -- Oakland Co, MI
James Leibeg, Commissioner -- Midland Co, MI
Jerry Nielson, Sheriff -- Midland Co, MI
L. Brooks Patterson, County Executive -- Oakland Co, MI
Mike Rogers, Commissioner -- Oakland Co, MI
Bret Witkowski, Treasurer -- Berrien Co, MI
Dan Collis, Sheriff -- Belknap Co, NH
Peter Heed, County Attorney - Cheshire Co, NH
Carol Holden, Commissioner - Hillsborough Co, NH
Bing Judd, Commissioner - Coos Co, NH
Dan Linehan, Sheriff -- Rockingham Co, NH
Toni Pappas, Commissioner - Hillsborough Co, NH
Jim Reams, County Attorney - Rockingham Co, NH
Gary Hollis, Commissioner - Nye Co, NV
Chip Maxfield, Commissioner - Clark Co, NV
Jason Booth, Sheriff - Saluda Co, SC
Joe Dill, County Council -- Greenville Co, SC
Henry Fishburne, County Council -- Charleston Co, SC
Paul Thurmond, County Council -- Charleston Co, SC
Alma Adams, Commissioner - Iron Co, UT
Corey Stewart, Supervisor - Prince William Co, VA
Steven Grimm, Assessor - Wood Co, WV
Wayne Stutler, Commissioner - Marion Co, WV
Kim Wolfe, Sheriff - Cabell Co, WV

Giuliani's Florida ad

The 90 second spot aired last night in Florida:

SC results

You can see the full results here, but on the Democratic side, Obama bested Clinton 55-27. John Edwards received 18 percent of the vote.

Today's political calendar

Monday, January 28
9:00 AM EST
Meet Mike Huckabee Rally
The Fish House Restaurant
600 S Barracks Street
Pensacola, Florida

9:15 am
Mitt Romney Change Begins with Us
PrivateSky Aviation at Southwest Florida International Airport
One PrivateSky Way
Ft. Myers, Florida

Rudy Giuliani Rally
StarPort Aviation
Orlando Sanford Airport
100 StarPort Way
Sanford, FL 32773

9:30 AM
Hillary Clinton Town Hall
The Learning Corridor -- Commons Gymnasium
43 Vernon St.
Hartford, CT 06106

10:35 am
John McCain Campaign Rally
SheltAir
14600 Whirlwind Ave
Jacksonville, FL32218

11:15 AM
Special Event with John Edwards
IBEW Local 175
3922 Volunteer Drive
Chattanooga, TN

11:30 am
Hillary Clinton Town Hall
Springfield College - Dana Gymnasium
263 Alden St.
Springfield, MA 01109

12:00 PM
Rudy Giuliani Rally
Signature Flight Support
St. Petersburg-Clearwater Airport
14525 Airport Parkway
Clearwater, FL 33762

12:00 PM
Mitt Romney Change Begins With Us Rally
"Change Begins with Us" Rally
Avion Jet Center at Orlando-Sanford International Airport
2841 Flightline Avenue
Sanford, Florida

12:15 PM
Barack Obama Rally
American University
Bender Arena
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016

12:45 pm
John McCain Rally
Magic Carpet Aviation
4225 Execuair St
Orlando, FL

1:30 PM
Special Event with John Edwards
Steelworkers Hall
3340 Perimeter Hill Drive
Nashville, TN

3:00 PM
Rudy Giuliani Rally
PrivateSky Aviation
Southwest Florida International Airport
11000 Terminal Access Road
Ft. Myers, FL 33913

3:10 pm
Mitt Romney "Change Begins with Us" Rally
Rail Management - Durden Hangar, Rail Management Corporation at Panama
City-Bay County International Airport
1007 Jackson Way
Panama City, Florida

3:30 PM
Mike Huckabee media availability
1 Legislative Plaza, Main Conference Room
Nashville, Tennessee

5:00 PM
Rudy Giuliani Rally
Jetscape
Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport
240 SW 34th St.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315

5:30 pm
Mike Huckabee Tours Music Row & Plays Guitar
Curb Studio
43 Music Square, East
Nashville, TN

5:45 pm
John McCain Rally
Tampa Convention Center, Ballroom D
333 South Franklin St
Tampa, FL

6:00 PM
Mitt Romney "Change Begins with Us" Rally
Sheltair Aviation Services at Jacksonville International Airport
14600 Whirlwind Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida

6:30 PM
Special Event with John Edwards
Teamsters Local #245 Hall
1850 East Division
Springfield, MO

9:00 pm
President Bush delivers his annual State of the Union address to Congress

9:00 PM
Mike Huckabee Rally
Tampa International Jet Center Hangar
3751 Jim Walter Boulevard
Tampa, FL

9:45 PM
Rudy Giuliani Rally
Graham University Center
Florida International University
11200 SW 8th St.
Miami, FL 33174

***All times Eastern

Presidential Calendar 1.26.08

South Carolina Democratic Primary
Polls close at 7 PM

John Edwards in South Carolina
7:00 PM
Election Night Party
Jillian's
800 Gervais Street
Columbia

Rudy Giuliani in Florida

9:45 AM
Meet & Greet
Columbia Restaurant
Starts at: 9:45 AM
411 St. Armands Circle
Sarasota, FL 34236
RSVP MarkPhillippe@JoinRudy2008.com or 407-456-4007

4:00 PM
Women for Rudy Rally
Rosen Centre
Pool Deck
9840 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
RSVP: MollyDonlin, 407-620-8283 or email MollyDonlin@joinrudy2008.com

Mike Huckabee in Florida & Alabama
10:00 AM
Lakeland Pig Festival
2301 Lakeland Hills Boulevard
Lakeland, FL

1:00 PM
Florida Federation of Young Republicans Lunch
Rosen Plaza Hotel
Salon 11
9700 International Drive
Orlando, FL

4:30 PM CST
"Meet Mike Huckabee"
Samford University
800 Lakeshore Dr.
Birmingham, AL

5:15 PM CST
Samford University
800 Lakeshore Dr.
Birmingham, AL

John McCain in Florida
10:30 AM
Campaign Event
Dolphin Room, Shell Factory and Nature Park
2787 North Tamiami Trail
North Fort Myers, FL

2:30 PM
Campaign Event
Borini Theatre, Kings Point Clubhouse
1900 Clubhouse Dr
Sun City Center, FL33573

Mitt Romney in Florida
8:15 AM
"Change Begins with Us" Tour Stop
1 ValPak Marketing Systems
1 ValPak Avenue
St. Petersburg, Florida

10:25 AM
"Change Begins with Us" Tour Stop
Opinicus Corporation
1827 North Point Parkway
Lutz, Florida

1:55 PM
"Change Begins with Us" Tour Stop
Citrus Mutual Headquarters
302 South Massachusetts Avenue
Lakeland, Florida

Presidential Candidate Calendar 1.25.07

Saturday is the Democratic Primary in South Carolina and the Republicans are focusing on Tuesday in Florida. Here's what the candidates have on tap:

Hillary Clinton in South Carolina
9:00 AM
Solutions for America
Benedict College
1600 Harden St.
Columbia, SC 29204

1:00 PM
Solutions for America
The Freedom Center
215 E. Main St.
Rock Hill, SC 29730

9:00 PM
Solutions for America Rally
North Charleston Convention Center
5001 Coliseum Drive
Charleston

John Edwards in South Carolina
9:30 AM
Meet & Greet
Country Ham House
214 Rutherford St.
Greenville, SC

12:30 PM
Town Hall
Lexington Room
Columbia Convention Center
1101 Lincoln Street
Columbia, SC

3:00 PM
Meet & Greet
Antley’s BBQ
1370 Sims Street
Orangeburg, SC

7:30 PM
Get Out the Vote Rally
College of Charleston
Physician’s Promenade
Corner of Glebe Street and George Street
Charleston, SC

Mike Huckabee in Florida
7:30 AM
Businessmen's and Businesswomen's Breakfast
Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale
2401 W Cypress Creek Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL

8:00 AM
Media Avail
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
Elite Jet Hangar Conference Room
2900 NW 59th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL

11:30 AM
Coffee
Café Versailles
3555 SW 8th St
Miami, FL

1:30 PM
Latin Builders Association Lunch
Downtown Radisson/Miami Biscayne Bay Hotel
1601 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL

John McCain in Florida
7:00 PM
Fundraiser
The Kadre Residence
5345 Hammock Drive
Coral Gables, FL33516
To RSVP call 703-650-5575

Barack Obama in South Carolina
3:00 PM
Stand for Change Rally
Outdoor Amphitheater
Entrance by Carillon Gardens
Clemson University
Clemson, SC

6:30 PM
Stand for Change Rally
Florence City-County Civic Center
3300 West Radio Drive
Florence, SC

9:30 PM
Stand for Change Rally
Koger Center for the Arts
University of South Carolina
1051 Greene St.
Columbia, SC 29201

Mitt Romney in Florida
8:00 AM
Addresses the Latin Builders Association
Miami Biscayne Bay Hilton Hotel
1601 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Florida

12:30 PM
"Change Begins with Us" Tour Stop
Avalex Technologies
115 A Gregory Square
Pensacola, Florida

5:05 PM
"Change Begins with Us" Media Availability
Signature Flight Support - Conference Room
14525 Airport Parkway
Clearwater, Florida

Feb 5th TV

Obama and Clinton both release new ads in the February 5th States.


Obama in Alabama and Georgia:


He's airing "Need" in Connecticut, Delaware and Utah:


And "Chances" hits the airwaves in New Mexico:


Meanwhile Clinton is up in Connecticut, New Mexico, Tennessee and Utah with "Warned":


She's "Serious" on California TV:


And "Falling Through" airs in Massachusetts, Missouri and Oklahoma:

Presidential Candidate Calendar 1.24.07

Republican Debate
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road

Boca Raton, FL 33431

Live on MSNBC and MSNBC.com featuring Giuliani, Huckabee, McCain and Romney.

Hillary Clinton in South Carolina
11:00 AM
Major Speech
Furman University Younts Conference Center
3300 Pointsett Hwy
Greenville, SC 29613

2:00 PM
Economic Speech
Anderson County Civic Center
3027 MLK Jr. Blvd (formerly Mall Rd.)
Anderson, SC 29625


John Edwards in South Carolina
12:00 PM
Back Home, Back Roads Barnstorm
Lander University Auditorium
320 Stanley Ave
Greenwood, SC 26949

6:15 PM
Back Home, Back Roads Barnstorm
Gymnasium at Gignilliat Community Center
621 N. Townville St.
Seneca, SC 29678

Rudy Giuliani in Florida
12:30 PM
Rally
Embassy Suites
661 Northwest 53rd St
Boca Raton, FL 33487
RSVP: Leah Chambliss, 407-456-2602 or email LeahChambliss@joinrudy2008.com


John McCain in Florida
9:30 AM
Fundraiser
West Palm Beach Offices of Smith & Ballard
505 South Flagler Drive, Suite 1450
West Palm Beach, FL33401

11:00 AM
Town Hall
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL33401

Barack Obama in South Carolina
8:00 AM
Stand for Change
Kingstree Senior High School Athletics Complex
616 Martin Luther King Highway
Kingstree, SC 29556

3:00 PM
Stand for Change
Battery Creek High School Gymnasium
1 Blue Dolphin Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906

6:00 PM
Stand for Change
North Charleston High School Gymnasium
1087 East Montague Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405

Mitt Romney in Flordia
6:45 PM

Pre-Debate Rally
Bogart's Bar & Grille
Muvico Palace 20
3200 Airport Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431

The Dems still focus on South Carolina

Clinton talk economy:


Edwards takes on his opponents:


And Obama sticks to his hope and change message:

Presidential Candidate Calendar 1.23.08

Hillary Clinton in New Jersey
7:00 PM
Rally
Schuetzen Park
3167 Kennedy Boulevard
North Bergen , NJ 08608

John Edwards in South Carolina

10:30 AM

Back Home, Back Roads Barnstorm

The SKYE

210 East Main Street

Bennettsville, SC

2:15 PM

Back Home, Back Roads Barnstorm

USC

James A. Bradley Arts and Sciences Building

The Charles A Bundy Auditorium

476 Hubbard Drive

Lancaster, SC 29720

6:00 PM
Back Home, Back Roads Barnstorm
Limestone College
The Fullerton Theatre
1115 College Drive
Gaffney, SC 29340

Rudy Giuliani in Florida
10:30 AM
Rally
Three Oaks Banquet & Conference Center
Evergreen Ballroom
20991 Three Oaks Parkway
Estero, FL 33928
RSVP MollyRutledge@JoinRudy2008.com or 407-704-9160

4:15 PM
Meet & Greet
McCabes Irish Pub & Grill
699 5th Avenue South
Naples, FL 34102
RSVP TracieGibler@JoinRudy2008.com or 515-664-3210

Mike Huckabee in Florida
7:00 PM
"Huckabee for President" Rally
Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport/Elite Jet Hangar
2900 NW 59th St
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
RSVP to (407) 438-9134 or florida@explorehuckabee.com

John McCain in Florida
5:00 PM
Fundraiser
Boca Raton Hotel & Club
501 East Camino Real
Boca Raton, Florida 33432

Barack Obama in South Carolina
9:00 AM
Town Hall
Winthrop University
McBryde Hall
701 Oakland Avenue
Rock Hill, SC 29733

1:00 PM
Community Gathering
M.H. Newton Family Life Center
415 Manning Avenue
Sumter, SC

6:30 PM
STAND FOR CHANGE RALLY
Dillon High School Gymnasium
1730 Highway 301 North
Dillon, SC

Mitt Romney in Florida
9:00 AM
"Change Begins with Us" Tour Stop
Keiser University - Sarasota Campus, Banquet Room
6151 Lake Osprey Drive
Sarasota, Florida

12:00 PM
Governor Romney Tours the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
Stabile Research Building (Upstairs Laboratory)
12902 Magnolia Drive
Tampa, Florida

12:30 PM
"Change Begins with Us" Tour Stop
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
Stabile Research Building Auditorium
12902 Magnolia Drive
Tampa, Florida

Florida TV gets the campaign ads

Romney talks economy in Florida:


And Giuliani airs an ad in Spanish:


Also in Florida, McCain highlights his record:

NBC Calls Nevada for Clinton

Hillary Clinton is declared the winner of the Nevada Democratic Caucus by NBC.

Nevada GOP goes for Mitt

Romney has an overwhelming win in Nevada caucus. Full results will be posted soon.

The South Carolina GOP Primary is also today. Stay tuned for results...

Presidential Candidate Schedule 1.17.08

John Edwards in Nevada and California
9:00 AM
Town Hall Meeting with John Edwards
Henderson Convention Center
200 Water Street
Henderson, Nevada

12:30 PM
Rally
SEIU Local 721
Office of Southern CA Public Service Workers
1015 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA

6:15 PM
Countdown to Caucus
Carpenters Union Hall
1150 Terminal Way, north of Plumb Lane
Reno

8:30 PM
Countdown to Caucus
Highland Manor of Elko
2850 Ruby Vista Dr.
Elko


Rudy Giuliani in Florida
8:30 AM CST
Meet & Greet
The Magnolia Grill
157 Brooks St SE
Fort Walton Beach
RSVP to: DanTyrrell@JoinRudy2008.com or 347-416-0904

Mike Huckabee in South Carolina
8:30AM
Meet & Greet
Nucor Steel Berkeley
1455 Hagan Avenue
Huger
(Nucor employees and press only)

11:00 AM
Rally
General Aviation Hangar
Myrtle Beach Airport
1100 Jetport Road
Myrtle Beach

12:45 PM
Rally
Powers Aviation Terminal of the Florence Airport
500 South McCall Boulevard
Florence

3:00 PM
Rally
Clemson University
Jervey Athletic Center
100 Perimeter Road
Clemson
with Chuck Norris and Ric Flair

5:30 PM
Grand Opening
Lexington County Republican Party
109 Old Chapin Road at The Shoppes at Flight Deck
Lexington

7:00 PM
Media Availability
Capital City Club
1201 Main Street
25th Floor
Columbia

8:45 PM
Meet and Greet
Savannah-Hilton Head Island Airport
1001 Davidson Drive, Suite 150
Hilton Head

John McCain in South Carolina
9:00 AM
GOTV Event
214 Park Avenue
South West Aiken

12:30 PM
GOTV Event
1600 Gervais St
Columbia

5:15 PM
Town Hall Meeting
1121 North Pike West
Sumter


Barack Obama in Nevada
4:00 PM
TOWN HALL MEETING WITH SENATOR BARACK OBAMA
Rancho High School
1900 Searles Avenue
Las Vegas

Mitt Romney in Nevada
4:45 PM
Media Availability to Announce the Endorsement of State Senator Joe Heck
Claim Jumper
601 North Green Valley Parkway
Henderson

5:00 PM
Meet & Greet
Claim Jumper
601 North Green Valley Parkway
Henderson

5:45 PM
Meet & Greet
Brady Industries
7055 Lindell Road
Las Vegas